Deputy Head of Education – Join Our Growing Team at Elysian!
Are you passionate about getting it right for young people? Do you have a QTS (essential)and experience in teaching and leading cross-curricular activities ? Are you inspired by the way animals can support learning and personal development?
At Elysian, we are not just an education provider—we are a therapeutic learning organisation that believes in creativity, innovation, and providing meaningful opportunities for children and young people. Due to expansion, we are recruiting Deputy Heads of Education for more than one site, including Liss and Froxfield (a new and exciting development for Elysian).
This is a leadership role, providing a unique opportunity to oversee curriculum development and implementation while working closely with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for designing and delivering a bespoke, adaptive, and engaging curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our young people with SEN and SEMH .
Why Join Elysian?
* A leadership role with real influence over curriculum design and education strategy.
* The opportunity to work across multiple sites, helping to shape Elysian’s evolving provisions.
* A creative, flexible, and hands-on role in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same.
* The chance to work with passionate teams in a setting that blends education, therapy, and outdoor learning .
* Future progression opportunities, including pathways towards Headship in expanding Elysian provisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Curriculum Leadership – Co-designing and overseeing an innovative therapeutic curriculum, incorporating cross-curricular learning, animal-assisted interventions, and personalised education pathways.
* Quality Assurance & Development – Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, working with teams to create progression pathways, accreditation options, and clear learning outcomes.
* Staff Mentoring & CPD – Supporting and developing teaching staff, TAs, and wider team members, ensuring a culture of ongoing learning and professional development.
* Compliance & Regulation – Helping to maintain and exceed Independent School Regulations, ensuring all policies and safeguarding procedures are upheld.
* Data & Targeted Interventions – Using data-driven insights to ensure students make progress, particularly those with additional learning needs.
* Collaboration & Leadership – Working closely with the Head of Education and Learning, deputising when required, and helping shape the strategic vision of Elysian’s education offer.
* Hands-On Support – Getting involved in all aspects of the day programme, ensuring learning is embedded across activities, and that staff and students are fully supported in achieving their goals.
Who We’re Looking For
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)– with experience of teaching and leading within SEN, SEMH, or alternative education settings .
* A resilient, adaptable, and tenacious leader who is passionate about working with children and young people with complex needs.
* A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-moving and evolving environment .
* Someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves —this role is hands-on, and every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
* A strong communicator and mentor who can engage, inspire, and support both young people and staff teams.
* A leader who understands compliance, safeguarding, and the requirements of independent education settings .
Why This Role?
* A leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious organisation .
* The chance to work outdoors, with animals, and in a hands-on therapeutic learning environment .
* Opportunities for career progression, including future Headship roles as Elysian continues to expand.
* A supportive team culture where everyone works together to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
We are shortlisting weekly!
Apply now to join us in shaping the future of therapeutic education at Elysian.
ELYSIAN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. ALL ROLES WITH ELYSIAN ARE SUBJECT TO SAFEGUARDING SCRUTINY, INCLUDING REFERENCES AND DBS CHECKS, PRIOR TO COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT.
➡Find out more about our organisation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £41,333.00-£48,870.00 per year
Benefits:
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Independent Education Leadership: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* QTS (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person